Residential and Commercial Security

The security industry has changed and evolved dramatically over the last one hundred years. Although modern technology allows doors to be locked and unlocked electronically, most residential homes still rely on the good “old-fashioned” bored cylindrical lock or one of its derivatives to protect their worldly belongings.

Bored cylindrical locks are produced by many different security hardware manufacturers. However, its initial invention is credited to Walter Schlage in the 1920’s. Schlage, a German-born engineer made his way to the United States around the turn of the century. He brought with him an uncannily brilliant mind for tinkering and inventing.

After settling in California and working for several companies, including the Western Electric Company, Walter Schlage started his own company. It was as his own boss that he developed the bored cylindrical lock which revolutionized residential and commercial security. In 1927 Schlage teamed up with businessman Charles Kendrick. Schlage’s engineering mind and Kendrick’s financial savvy proved to be a lucrative pairing. Together, the two launched the Schlage Lock Company. In 1940 Walter Schlage was awarded the Modern Pioneer award for his invention. Today, 98 years later, the Schlage Lock Company is the premier source for residential and commercial security solutions.

Prior to the invention of the bored cylindrical lock, the mortise lock was the industry standard. Mortise locks can still be found on some older buildings, though many have been retro-fitted with more modern security devices. Mortise locks were the most suitable and reliable types of locks prior to the bored cylindrical lock. However, they were cumbersome, difficult to install, and costly to produce. It was these facts that prompted Schlage to seek a better, cheaper and more efficient alternative.

The invention of the bored cylindrical lock paved the way for new and improved lock models based on Schlage’s original design. Many of these improvements were made by Walter Schlage himself or his successors in the Schlage Lock Company. The bored cylindrical lock and many of its derivatives are still in use today. There’s a good chance that if you look at the lock on your front door, you’ll see the name “Schlage” indelibly etched on its surface.

Innovative Security for Over 85 Years

Schlage locks and Schlage door hardware have set the standard for excellence, durability, and performance for over 85 years. Schlage locksets are a household name because the Schlage name has been synonymous with rugged dependability for generations. You can depend on the quality of Schlage locksets because they are made with the same care and precision that you put into every project.

As a builder, you look for building supplies that are easy to install, easy to maintain, and easy to repair. With Schlage door hardware, you know that you’re installing locksets that will not only save you time and money, but also instill in your clients a sense of confidence in your workmanship and decisions. The legendary quality of Schlage locks and Schlage door hardware means that you can install these products with confidence knowing that they will perform year after year so that you can focus on the things that have made you successful!

Schlage locksets offer innovative security solutions to schools, hospitals, hotels, airports, condominiums, and a wide range of other commercial facilities. We are proud to offer our clients Schlage locksets as part of our line of commercial builder’s hardware. If you have looking for a hardware supplier that will get the equipment that you need to your jobsite on time, every time, at prices that will maximize your profit margin on every project, trust Schlage to make it happen!

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